Since Monday 16 May 2022, the wearing of a mask is no longer required in France whether outdoor, indoor, on public transport, including on a plane. The only exception is hospitals where, if you visit, you have to mask up. France has the most consistent Covid strategy in the world. It is also …

The genius of BORDEAUX is FRESHNESS.  Freshness is the most important, defining quality of the greatest wine region in the world. Other wines also have fruit and tannins but no other great red wine – of as many different chateaux and of as many vintages – possesses the same vivacity, lift, and freshness …

Rachel Barrie is Master Blender of Benriach, Glendronach, and Glenglassaugh, the three single malt distilleries owned by American drinks giant Brown-Forman Rachel Barrie has tasted some 170,000 casks of whisky. She is Master Blender of all three single malt Scotch whisky distilleries belonging to American drinks giant Brown-Forman. These are Benriach, Glendronach, …

WELCOME TO EDITION 837 of GRAPEVINE When travelling, I neglect the website. But post on Instagram and Facebook daily, and weekdays, on China’s Xiao Hong Shu or Little Red Book (translated for me by our Business & Marketing Manager YU Kayan). I apologise for the neglect. When travelling on assignment, the schedule is relentless.  Driving and darting from one chateau/winery to …

“My definition of a good wine is one that can make a wonderful marriage with the food. A good wine does not have to be expensive.” Jacky LUK Chi Man, Chief Sommelier of Forum Restaurant 1977 Forum Restaurant 1977 is founded 45 years ago by YEUNG Koon Yat, better known as Ah …

Founding Partner Kristine Foo is in charge of curating and managing events at Famous Treasure and sister restaurant Famous Kitchen. She is also responsible for liquor procurement Kristine Foo is a trailblazer.  Someone brimming with innovative ideas that challenge conventional, taken-for-granted, tired, yesterday’s norms. “Kris”, as she is popularly known, is …

Born in Hong Kong, Dolphin Ip is Sommelier of SKYE, the Park Lane Hong Kong, A Pullman hotel. Ip’s wine journey started from a wine event held at a coffee shop which she was working at. The young and passionate lady then completed Level I, II, and III of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in …

Quinta do Noval has declared Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2020 and Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2020. “2020 was a hot and dry year, with a prolonged ripening period throughout the summer that led to an early harvest, as the grapes became fully ripe by early September.” Christian Seely, Managing Director of AXA …

The long weekend is a good time to round up family and friends for a meal together. Australian Baby Lamb Rack S$38++ comes with seasonal vegetables, potato au gratin, mango aioli and black pepper sauce. Pair this salivating dish with one or both of our Red House Pour By the Glass or Bottle …

YOO Byung Hyun is a story of what hard work can achieve. In 2008, the young man joined The Westin Josun Seoul as a server. A few years later – through dedication and a newfound interest in wine –  Yoo was promoted to sommelier. Continued steadfast hard work and loyalty to a company …